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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
6
A new powder named Lamay becomes the top choice among over three thousand brands. It is marketed as absolutely pure without rice powder or white lead and claims superior staying power. The large size sells for five dimes and the trial size for a nickel, with over a million American women using it.
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases. local treatments fail because catarrh is influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, is claimed to be a constitutional remedy taken internally and affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Sold by druggists. The Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advert claims Tiz bath soothes tired achy feet reducing corns callouses and bunions. It promises immediate comfort and even allows buying a 25 cent box at drug or department stores for faster relief.
A nineteen year old girl writes from Chicago about escaping a controlling father who wants her to work in his factory and study law. She fled with funds, fears being forced back, asks if he can compel her to learn the business, and seeks guidance on pursuing aviation or college plans. She notes family dynamics and intends to return before money runs out.
A letter from H. K. asks about freedom from a domineering father and career choices while weighing engineering college, law, or factory work. The advisor urges self discipline, paying back theft, and showing character before seeking independence. A second note from Milly and Molly, aged fourteen, says they are in love with older boys and face their disapproval for car rides.
An ad promotes Rub-No-More Naptha Soap Washing Powder Soap Flakes and Spotless Cleanser. It urges readers to ask for Rub-No-More at all grocers.
In Hempstead police rushed to the scene after workers unearthed a century old brown bottle of whiskey. The bottle shattered during the disturbance as officers enforced the dry law.
An unidentified man jumped from the Clark Avenue bridge in Cleveland Ohio landing in a shallow creek and dying almost instantly. Close to a plant, employees witnessed the leap and the papers on the body did not reveal the man’s identity.
Annie and Bernie share a quiet, hopeful life as they plan a future together. She cherishes a personal secret about their approaching parenthood while saving for a secure home. A May boat outing sparks talk of a two week canoeing trip in late August, inviting adventure and risk in a shared dream.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Collins hosted guests including Andrew Hinerman and family from Union Furnace Clarence King and family from Gore and Lillian Bagent of Gore. Mrs Hoodlet attended an Eastern Star meeting in Albany and visited her father W H Townsend. John Ross bought a new Ford touring car. Several Athens residents attended Mrs Alex Russell funeral.
In Columbus Ohio on August 13 the capitol city opened its third producers to consumers market at the site of the Billy Sunday tabernacle on Goodale and Park streets. The North Side Commercial club backs the market and provides free benches and stands for farmers as seven street car lines serve the area.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation reports the death in Wheeling West Virginia of a college president from blood poisoning after a slight hand scratch ten days earlier. The notice urges prompt treatment for all wounds and advertises House-tone-e-ahh antiseptic products from The Dr J C Jones Co.
In New York City on August 14, Mrs Rose Eddies 21 testified in court that she struck her violin loving husband with broken bottles after calling him a poor provider. The incident was described as a domestic dispute arising from marital strains.
New York civic life amused as Justice Bartow S Weeks, age about mid forties, loses easier entry to his own court and club after shaving his twenty eight year old beard.
Mrs. Grover Douglas and Misses Alice and Mabel Veronica McBride are among those visiting relatives in Circle Hill and Athens. Several families including the McBrides, Beckles, Har tleys and Douglases hosted or attended weekend gatherings across Barkerton and Luhrigh. Frequent trips include Mr. William Sherman from Charleston visiting relatives, and Mr. Frank Howell of Hocking with local hosts.
Agnes and Mrs. Victor Beckle with their son visited Mrs. John McBride at Lunhing on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson moved their household to Athens. Mr and Mrs Selby Corre recently visited their parents at Laurelville.
Athens Home Defense League challenges Athens Gas Light and Electric Company over alleged gas shortages and push for higher rates. The letter accuses the firm of misleading advertising to prepare consumers for price increases, questions waste at the source, and calls for a frank rate discussion backed by residents.
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